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Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Arctic sea ice
Sea ice loss from climate change is the primary long-term threat to polar bear populations.
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Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Marine mammal dependent on Arctic sea ice for hunting seals. Documented in Canada's northern territories, Norway's Svalbard region, and Greenland coastal waters.
Conservation Status
Sea ice loss from climate change is the primary long-term threat to polar bear populations.
Habitats
- Arctic sea ice
- Coastal tundra
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